Get Fizzy with Fruit: A Sparkling Water Recipe

This recipe is just a jumping-off point! Feel free to experiment with different fruits, herbs, and even flavored sparkling water for endless flavor combinations.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup sparkling water (chilled)
• 1/2 cup fresh fruit (berries, citrus slices, mango chunks, etc.)
• Optional: Fresh mint or basil sprig
• Optional: Splash of juice (lime, orange, etc.)
Instructions:
1. Fruity Prep: Wash and prepare your chosen fruit. Slice or chop them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Flavor Fusion: Add the fruit pieces to a tall glass. Feeling extra bold? Throw in a squeeze of fresh juice (lime, orange, etc.) for an additional flavor boost.
3. Fresh Touch (Optional): If you're using mint or basil, gently muddle a sprig in the glass to release those fragrant oils.
4. The Grand Fizz: Pop the top of your chilled sparkling water and carefully pour it over the fruit in your glass. Watch the bubbles dance and mingle with the fruit!
5. Serve it Up!: Fill the glass with ice (optional) and enjoy your refreshing, homemade sparkling water creation!
Tips:
• For a stronger fruit flavor, let the fruit sit in the glass for a few minutes before adding the sparkling water.
• Frozen berries can be a fun and icy twist!
• Want a more intense mint flavor? Muddle the mint a little more vigorously.
• This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Get creative! Experiment with different fruit combinations like watermelon and mint, or kiwi and lime.